Art2264 @ Southlake Christmas Spectacular 21 December 2013

Art2264@Southlake Christmas Spectacular-

Report by Bernadette Gambrill

At the Bernie Goodwin oval at Morisset on the 21^st of December, the Christmas festive cheer was all around at the Southlake Christmas Spectacular- 2013. MAD Dancing was already underway from the beginning of the day upon the stage. First off at 5:30pm near the Art2264 Morisset PCYC marquee was a drum workshop with ‘The Rhythm Hut’. Drums of all sizes arranged in a circle invited people of all ages to join in. Smaller drums kept in time with the bigger bassier drums, creating bass (the middle) and tones (the edge) depending on where the drum was hit. From 6:30pm was poi twirling practice with ‘Bec and Tangles’, using hand eye coordination to spin and twirl slightly weighted strings, attempting to perform simple tricks.‘Bec and Tangles’ then showed us a fire twirling demonstration at 8:00pm with their fire pois in front of the main stage, the pois dancing like fireflies against the dark night sky. The Mirrabooka band played Christmas carols like “Jingle Bells” on stage in the background. Colouring in stickers and Christmas decoration activities were available in the PCYC marquee facilitated by local rising talent, Lillian Webb.  At 9pm, the Christmas event ended with a bang… literally! The sky was lit up with colourful Fireworks of all colours. There was even a surprise visit from Santa! Overall at the event there were fun activities for all ages to enjoy.

Santa Claus is coming to ‘art2264@MorissetPCYC’ on Saturday 2^1st of December!

Art2264 is going to be part of the annual Southlake Christmas Spectacular, this year to be held at the Bernie Goodwin Oval from 5pm- 9pm on Newcastle St. in Morisset (on the soccer oval behind Coles and next to High School). 

The art2264 program starts up near the Morisset PCYC marquee at 5:30pm with a Djembe Drumming Workshop by The Rhythm Hut. A Djembe drum is a rope-tuned skin-covered goblet drum, which is played with bare hands. Everyone loves to drum, so join in the fun with our famous drum circle!  See Below photos- The 2012 Art2264 Christmas Spectacular.

 Margrete with the Art2264 mascot- Giant Teddy

 Drum workshop with The Rhythm Hut

 

Bec & Tangles Twirling Workshop

Next from 6:30pm we have a twirling workshop from ‘Bec and Tangles’ who will teach you the basics of fire twirling (but without the fire). If you’ve ever wondered how they make it look so effortless, come down and give it a try. You won't get burnt!

“I know that watching fire twirling is amazing and I can’t wait to actually be part of the action!” journalist and enthusiast for art2264, Bernadette Gambrill said.

A craft corner will be held under the giant PCYC Marquee with local artist, Shelley Moses.

The last (but certainly not the least!) art2264 activity is a demonstration fire-twirling act by ‘Bec and Tangles’ for 15 minutes. They will perform next to the main stage from around 8pm at twilight, so be sure not to miss this fantastic performance!

The evening will end with a bang! Be prepared for the night sky to light up with colours and sparkles with the 9pm fireworks display.

Tickets to the Christmas Spectacular cost $2 per person or $10 per car. There is also a great deal on the rides- $10 for a pass to ALL the rides! All of the art2264 activities are free once you are inside the showground. Bring the whole family for a great time. Be sure to be there because it is going to be truly spectacular!

For more info about the Southlake Christmas Spectacular call 0417 300 170.

Bec & Tangles Fire Twirling Display

Visual Arts Palette- Friday 15 November

"Visual Arts Palette": Report by Bernadette Gambrill 

On Friday the 15^th of November, 2013, the community of Morisset came together to experience some Creative Expression at theArt2264@morissetPCYC ‘Visual Arts Palette’. Three workshops ran throughout the afternoon and evening. First at 4:30PM: Margrete from Yara Balba Art Studio facilitated a ‘Giant Draw in’. This included drawing portraits of each other  through unique artistic methods. Each person sat in view of the other, drawing ‘blind’ (without looking) and making continuous line drawings of each other. At 5:30PM Shelley Moses’ Puppet Show and Puppet Making Demonstration began. Her Puppet Characters - namely ‘Angus’,’ Patience’, ‘Eddie’ and other friends  - regularly appear in her work within aged care and educational facilities.

Handmade Puppets in the workshop were made from feathers, foam, googly eyes, material, pipe cleaners, cotton balls, pins, and rubber bands – just to name a few things. Next up was fabric print-making workshop with Nina Angelo running at the same time. Designs of imagination were drawn onto a piece of paper and carefully cut out.  The designs were then placed over fabric, flooded with colourful fabric paint and dried; presenting a creative print of artwork. Snacks on the day included sausage rolls and cupcakes from Busy Baking. At the end of the day, everyone went home with their own colourful homemade puppet, crazy portrait drawings and fabric designs – a unique expression of creativity and individuality.

(Above) The 'Giant Draw In" with Margrete from Yara Balba Art Studio

 

(Above) Shelley Moses with her puppet making workshop

(Above) Happy puppet makers

 (Above) Screen printing workshop with Nina Angelo

 

(Above) Print-making assistants at the PCYC

Art2264 brings the Visual Arts to Morisset PCYC with a Splash!

Three amazing arts workshops will be held over the afternoon, starting with the "GIANT DRAW IN" drawing workshop for all at 4.30pm, followed by concurrent workshops from 5.30pm in "PUPPET MAKING" and "FABRIC PRINTING"! Bring Your Own T-shirt or pillow slip to give fabric printing a go! Watch a small puppet display then make your own! Our Visual Arts Palette has something for everyone, so don't miss this one!

The "GIANT DRAW IN" 4.30- 5.30pm

From 4.30- 5.30pm, join in the fun with Margrete's "GIANT DRAW IN", where everyone is armed with a pencil and gets to learn some fun and interactive skills in making portraits of each other. No previous experience required but a 'can do' and sense of humour in participants goes a long way! Students get to keep their work and maybe use them for ideas in the fabric printing workshop after. Margrete runs weekly Art Classes at her Yara Balba Art Studio at Mandalong. See yarabalbaartstudio.com.au for more info or to enrol in classes.

FABRIC PRINTING WORKSHOP  5.30-7.30pm

From 5.30pm join talented Central Coast Artist Nina Angelo, as she shows you the ropes in screen-printing on fabric.A fun and creative workshop using fabric printing and stencil techniques to cut and print images or messages on your T Shirts, pillow cases or on fabric squares which can be used for flags, cushions and more. Nina is a community artist who is well known on the Central Coast and across Australia for her fabric printing skills and community capacity building.

PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP 5.30- 7.30pm

Also from 5.30pm, local artist Shelley Moses will bring some of her puppets to show, then learn how to make your own simple rod puppet, with the materials supplied. The workshop is suitable for all ages. Shelley returns again after teaching this workshop with Art2264 in 2012. See what YOU can create!

Shelley Moses left her teaching career to become a professional puppeteer. In 1984, she founded her own theatre company in Canberra called “ Skylark Theatre” and toured nationally and internationally, performing for people of all ages. Shelley was fortunate to be trained by and work with Jim Henson, the creator of the muppets. She believes that puppets are a powerful tool for communication. Shelley has introduced the use of puppets in Aged Care as well as education. She now runs workshops for teachers, counsellors and aged –care workers in making puppets and how to use them effectively in their workplace.